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PURPOSE: The purpose of this short communication is to provide theoretical considerations that support Human Resources (HR) professionals' decisions regarding the development of a post COVID-19 pandemic career resilient Generation Z's workforce. Building on the work of Pataki-Bittó Kapusy [1] and Pichler, Kohli Granitz [2], an effort to provide practical recommendations, that align workplace policies and practices with Generation Z's work values will be made, in order to develop a resilient workforce. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: The authors review literature on Generation Z, namely regarding the factors that shaped their underlying development and consequent work values. Furthermore, literature regarding current organizational policies and practices focused on this generation was reviewed. FINDINGS: Although the recommendations made here allow worker integration and a better person-organization fit, this conceptual framework also suggests that very little is known about this generation, and as such, no one-size-fits-all recommendation exists for managers. It is our understanding that the recommendations set out here must be adapted to each organizational context, and each manager should pay more attention to its content than its form. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: This short communication presents a reflection regarding recommendations, that align workplace policies and practices with Generation Z's work values, in order to develop a career resilient workforce. It is a work that combines previous works and as such it offers a more encompassing systematization of the latest recommendations regarding this generation. © 2023 - IOS Press. All rights reserved.
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The development and implementation of the latest information technologies for contact tracking in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic is an extremely important and urgent task, which is directly related to the possible adjustment and mitigation of quarantine restrictions without increasing the risks and threats of infection. In this article, we analyze, research, and substantiate various information technologies (such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, etc.) in contact tracking tools to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We explore various aspects such as centralization;the need to use a central server (data warehouse);used cryptographic protection algorithms;acceptable actions when establishing contact, etc. The research results make it possible to formulate practical recommendations on the choice of information technologies for building global contact tracing systems. © 2021 IEEE.
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The study aims to devise methodical and practical recommendations on using investment technologies as a means to ensure the inclusive growth of the national economy. Based on the authors’ approach to the notion and the role of investment technologies for ensuring the inclusive growth of the national economy, we provide recommendations for implementing economic methods, approaches, and instruments at relevant stages of the investment process. At the stage of determining the goals and areas of investment, it is advisable to invest in physical and human capital, knowledge economy, housing construction, and export development. At the stage of garnering resources to invest in investment projects, it is important to pay attention to the government support of investment projects and public–private partnership. At the stage of the realization of investment projects, it is recommended to secure a weighted growth of trade protectionism. Under Industry 4.0, there are broad opportunities to form new assessment tools for investment technologies. Thus, we introduce the author’s methodology to assess investment technologies based on the matrix method using the digital technology of Big Data. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
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Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are the most common adverse outcomes due to delivery of medical care. HAIs increase morbidity and mortality, prolong hospital stay, and are associated with additional healthcare costs. Contaminated surfaces, particularly those that are touched frequently, act as reservoirs for pathogens and contribute towards pathogen transmission. Therefore, healthcare hygiene requires a comprehensive approach whereby different strategies may be implemented together, next to targeted, risk-based approaches, in order to reduce the risk of HAIs for patients. This approach includes hand hygiene in conjunction with environmental cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and clinical equipment. This review focuses on routine environmental cleaning and disinfection including areas with a moderate risk of contamination, such as general wards. As scientific evidence has not yet resulted in universally accepted guidelines nor led to universally accepted practical recommendations pertaining to surface cleaning and disinfection, this review provides expert guidance for healthcare workers in their daily practice. It also covers outbreak situations and suggests practical guidance for clinically relevant pathogens. Key elements of environmental cleaning and disinfection, including a fundamental clinical risk assessment, choice of appropriate disinfectants and cleaning equipment, definitions for standardized cleaning processes and the relevance of structured training, are reviewed in detail with a focus on practical topics and implementation.